On April, 18, 2018, a school bus with 18 student passengers was struck by a semi-truck in Hernando County, Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol reports that the truck was coming off I-75 when it failed to stoop at a red light and struck the side of a school bus. The school bus spun, flipped on its side, and slid nearly …
Should You File a Claim Under the Longshore Act or Workers’ Compensation Act?
Living in Florida provides people with excellent opportunities to work and live near water. As with any occupation, those jobs near water sometimes will involve injuries to the workers. When a worker is injured, there is always the question as to how the injuries will be covered and if they fall under the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act or …
Why Florida Motorcyclists are at Risk for Accidents
Florida’s amazing temperatures combined with permissive helmet laws invite thousands of people to take to the roads on their motorcycles. In fact, Florida has the second-highest number of registered motorcycles out of all 50 states. Unfortunately, the sunshine state also has the highest number of fatality accidents involving motorcycles each year. In 2016, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and …
Has Your Doctor or Another Medical Professional Caused You Harm? We Can Help
Medical malpractice happens when a patient is in some way harmed by a doctor or another type of medical professional. This professional or doctor fails to perform his or her medical duties competently and in a manner that results in harm or injury to the patient. If you or your loved one has been harmed by the negligence of a …
What Evidence do You Have to Give to the Other Side?
It may come as a surprise to some of you to learn that unlike how trials are portrayed on TV, in fact, trials are not about surprising the other side. The “Perry Mason” or “Matlock” moment when an attorney pulls out a secret document to the amazement of the judge, jury, and spectators usually does not happen and is not …
Automobile Recalls and Product Liability are Back in the News
With all the great new technology in auto safety, and as we seemingly transition towards self driving cars, old problems still rear their ugly heads to remind us that cars are machines, built by people, and that quality and safety are never things you can take for granted. New Recall News The first piece of concerning recall news came from …
Miami Bridge Collapse Leads to Wrongful Death Claims
Regardless of the circumstances causing the death, when a loved one dies, it is an emotionally trying time. Often times, the family members who are left behind have relied on that person’s emotional or financial support. Maybe a child has lost the care and guidance of a parent, or a spouse has lost the love and companionship of a husband …
Was Your Dream Cruise a Nightmare? We Can Help
Cruises are a popular vacation option any time of year, but especially during the warm summer months when families tend to get away and escape for a few days during the summer before school resumes. When embarking on a cruise, people look forward to a worry-free, relaxing time and hope the trip creates memories that will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, …
Is Your Loved One Getting the Proper Care?
When we are faced with the decision of placing our loved one in a nursing home, we look for the very best place where he or she will receive the most tender, loving care possible. We want our loved ones to be safe and well taken care of for the final days of their lives, no matter how long that …
Who is Responsible for Train Accidents?
When companies or new technologies encounter growing pains, that usually means some financial or business difficulties, or perhaps technical difficulties. It is not supposed to mean death, but the growing pains that are being suffered by Florida’s new railway system, Brightline, have led to a number of fatal accidents during the railway’s short existence. A Rash of Brightline Accidents Brightline …